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chimney stacks

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plural of chimney stack

as in chimneys

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If that process were adapted to store CO2 in the earth forever, then billions of tons of carbon emissions could, in theory, be captured from smokestacks and buried.

— Maddie Stone, ProPublica, 25 June 2026
Thick, black smoke and occasional flames spewed from the Moscow Oil Refinery amid its red-and-white smokestacks on the southeastern edge of the city, about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the Kremlin.

— Barry Hatton, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026

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The oxygen released in the tank then flows through four silicone supply tubes that are attached to the roach’s spiracles prior to the operation.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Among the photos were ones of the supermodel admiring the view outside her hospital window and one with tubes taped to her neck and head.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of tubes

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Its tendency to rapidly reproduce, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces, can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Because Paris’ existing sewers, built during Haussmann’s 19th-century modernization of the city, combine rainwater and wastewater in the same pipes, heavy rain has always sent the overflow straight into the river.

— Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of pipes

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In response to what state leaders describe as threats from the federal government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began the major task of revalidating 5,472 providers across various service programs deemed at high risk for fraud.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 July 2026
This disconnect stems from a lack of psychological safety, where leaders fear speaking up or challenging ideas.

— Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of leaders

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Something had to be done — and spinning off the cable channels into a new company called Versant wouldn’t cut it.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Spanish language speakers can access matches with Spanish commentary on Telemundo or Universo, NBC’s Spanish-language cable channels.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of channels

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However, due to the placement of AC ducts, electrical conduits and other interior components, this lone seat is windowless.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 July 2026
But the outlets require frequent inspections and maintenance when used continuously, which means that one of the four conduits will routinely be offline.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 June 2026

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